Ride from one country to another on two wheels and a saddle

Day 1: Saigon - My Tho - Cai Be - Can Tho (Approx. 50 Km.)

Pick up at Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to My Tho, the gateway to the Mekong Delta. In My Tho, we unload our bikes and start cycling on quiet country roads along Tien River to Cai Be. Along the way, we pass through the heart of rural Mekong along narrow lanes, passing banana plantations, sugar cane fields and the lush rural landscape of the Delta. After Cai Be, we cross Dinh Khao ferry to Cho Lach. We can cycle for a couple of kilometers if we wish and then shuttle the rest way to Can Tho. Overnight in Can Tho. Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Day 2: Can Tho - Chau Doc (Approx . 70 Km.)

An early morning short walk to Ninh Kieu pier to board our private motorized sampan for a leisurely cruise to explore the hustle bustle of Cai Rang floating market packed with fruits and colourful goods some like cigarettes from Cambodia that are smuggled. We return to the hotel for breakfast before driving out of town to catch the Can Tho Ferry. From the pier we transfer by bus for 2 kms before starting our cycling day. We head off to a quieter road to enjoy biking along the exotic Hau River. Enjoy rural Vietnamese scenery including vast stretches of rice paddies and picturesque lotus ponds. Enjoy a tasty lunch in a simple local restaurant and then continue through the countryside until we reach Cho Moi town and along the Tien River we approach the small town of Phu Tan. We cross the river by ferry before loading our bikes on to the support van for a 40km transfer to Chau Doc via Phu My. Dinner and overnight in Chau Doc. Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3: Chau Doc - Ha Tien (Approx. 80 Km.)

After breakfast, enjoy a full day on saddle. Today will be a mixture of on-road and off-road. First cycle to Sam Mountain with dozens of pagodas and temples. Visit Lady Chua Xu: founded in the 1820s, this pagoda stands facing Sam Mountain. From top of Sam Mountain we catch the panoramic view over the Cambodian border. Ride down hill before we hit the flat terrain to Ha Tien enjoying evergreen countryside dotted with local homes and orchards. We break journey at Ba Chuc Temple, considered as Vietnamese killing fields during Pol Pot’s regime. We then continue to Ha Tien, a beautiful beach and market town situated on the Vietnam Cambodian coastal border and offering a diverse spread of Vietnamese life with many Khmer people living here. It has fantastic beaches and superb coastline. Overnight Saigon Ha Tien hotel. Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4: Ha Tien - Kep (Approx. 40 Km.)

We leave Ha Tien and head out to Cambodian border at Xa Xia (10km from town). A short pleasant ride on the quiet scenic roads to the border crossing. This rural crossing used mainly by local traders makes for a pleasant stop while we complete all the immigration formalities. After 15 km ride, leave your bike in Vietnam and walk across the border to Cambodia where your new bike awaits. We then enjoy a gentle ride through stunning rural areas introducing Cambodia to you with the night’s destination being the tranquil seaside town of Kep. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 5: Kep - Sihanoukville (Approx. 80 Km.)

Following breakfast, enjoy a full day on saddle. Today's ride takes us along easy riding tarmac roads that pass through many rural sights with occasional glimpses of the Gulf of Thailand. Cycle through Kampot and its Damrei Mountains and stop off to admire this provincial capital with its well preserved French colonial building. Continue to Cambodia's premier beach resort, Sihanoukville, where we spend our night. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 6: Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh. (Approx. 25 Km.)

Morning at leisure on the beach before transferring from Sihanoukville by road to Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh. In the afternoon, ride or transfer by minibus to the Tuol Sleng Museum and the infamous Killing Fields. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 7: Phnom Penh - Kampong Chnang (Approx. 90 Km.)

Following breakfast, we commence cycling from hotel and head towards Oudong, the former capital of Cambodia, passing magnificent scenery and friendly locals. Climb to the top of Phnom Oudong for sweeping views of the countryside before pedaling on tarmac roads towards Kampong Chhnang. This quiet, riverside town is known for producing some of the country's best pottery. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8: Kampong Chnang - Siem Reap (Approx. 34 Km.)

An early start today with 6 hour boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake. Arrival in Siem Reap around lunch time. In the afternoon, Embark on a 10km ride from Siem Reap to Angkor Wat, stopping to explore the temple complex and to enjoy a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, cycle an additional 17 to 24km on the Small Circuit between Angkor Wat and Phnom Bakeng, with stops at the Death Gate, Victory Gate, Terraces of Elephants and Leper King, and Srah Srang. Watch the sunset from Phnom Bakeng. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 9: Siem Reap (Approx. 52 Km.)

After breakfast, take a shuttle bus to the rose sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, then explore the temple’s magnificent carvings and embark on the 31km Grand Circuit to the ruined, jungle temple of Preah Khan. Bike to Neak Pean Temple, famous for its sacred pools, breaking for lunch before riding another 21km to Banteay Kdei and Siem Reap via picturesque country lanes. Overnight in Siem Reap. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 10: Departure Siem Reap.

Free time for leisure before transfer to the airport. Meals: Breakfast